- Bitcoin analyst PlanC suggests some bearish traders may influence market sentiment to benefit their positions.
- Overall social media sentiment for Bitcoin remains mostly positive despite a market-wide feeling of extreme fear.
- PlanC indicates Bitcoin’s recent dip below $100,000 might represent a local price bottom.
- Bitcoin’s price has recovered above $100,000 but a further short-term decline could still happen.
- Other analysts have expressed cautious or bearish views, with some forecasting significantly lower Bitcoin prices.
A Bitcoin analyst, PlanC, stated on the Mr. M Podcast that traders who have sold Bitcoin may promote negative price outlooks to influence the market in their favor. He explained that those who sold tend to want prices to fall and often express bearish views publicly to support this.
While the crypto market is experiencing widespread worry, evidenced by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index showing an “Extreme Fear” level of 20 as of Saturday, social media sentiment for Bitcoin remains largely positive. According to data from sentiment platform Santiment, Bitcoin’s social sentiment is 57.78% positive, 15.80% neutral, and 26.42% negative.
PlanC noted that Bitcoin’s recent drop just below the key psychological level of $100,000, reaching about $98,000, could be the local bottom for the time being. He said, “I think there is a good chance, again, it is hard to quantify exact probabilities, but from my perspective, there is a decent chance that was the major bottom.” He added that if this bottom has not arrived, the price is unlikely to fall much further.
Bitcoin has since climbed back to roughly $103,562, according to CoinMarketCap. However, PlanC warned that another minor decline could still take place, possibly dragging the price down near $95,000. He remarked, “Maybe we go for one more scare over the coming week or so lower. Maybe we go down to like 95 or something, right?”
Other market analysts continue to voice bearish prospects. Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone suggested in an X post that Bitcoin hitting $100,000 might only be a temporary pause before dropping toward $56,000. Additionally, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood recently reduced her long-term Bitcoin Price forecast by $300,000.
For more information on social sentiment, refer to data from Santiment. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index details are available at Alternative.me. Bitcoin price data can be found on CoinMarketCap. The Mr. M Podcast with PlanC is accessible on YouTube.
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